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Freelance PR/Marketing/Development London, Greater London, UK

As a highly experienced, energetic and versatile person, I have a successful career involving Marketing, PR and Development support to organisations throughout the world.

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate / Cost:£27.78 per hour
Daily Rate / Cost:£222.22 per day
Available From:Now
Seller ID:320503
: Offers a discounted hourly rate to registered charities

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CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Résumé

I am an innovative, creative and successful professional, with over twelve years third sector leadership and management experience. As a well-travelled and cultured individual, I thrive in diverse work loads, with a tenure expanding many countries and cultures. My expansive and thorough education enables me to look at many different viewpoints of the complete picture, allowing efficient and effective productivity. I am a team player with a dynamic sense of humour and personality. I am passionate about communications work and am committed to delivering strong and sustainable results.

My standards are high and I work with complete focus on the projects I am given. I am very skilled at integrating myself quickly within an organisation and bringing results fast. I am a consummate professional. My experience is wide-ranging and I am adept in both external and internal communications work; and pride myself on my versatile approach to work in the field of communications.

Employment History

(ongoing)

Freelance PR/Marketing/Development


(Jan 2009 to May 2009)

Interim Marketing and Engagement Manager

London

On a short-term contract, I successfully created and implemented a marketing strategy for a new charity, working closely with its celebrity founder. Tasks included creation of branding guidelines, provision and management of new website development, and working closely with large corporations. Also acted as key-contact for media enquiries and worked with leading political figures.

Accomplishments include:
• Active participation and in organisation’s Senior Management Team
• Managed delivery and the development of website
• Developed organisation’s branding guidelines


(Jul 2006 to Nov 2008)

Fundraising, PR and Marketing Manager

Grantham

I successfully managed a growing department for growing and expansive organisation which supports adults with a learning disability nation-wide. My main duties include providing and managing PR and Marketing support to the Trust, subsidiary companies and internal departments, the development of new business opportunities and new business creation (image development, advertising), media relations, liaising with and managing external stakeholders relations, website development and branding. I also developed the organisation’s five-year fundraising strategy, and provided key crisis management support to Executive team. I am accountable for a central budget of £250,000.

Accomplishments include:
• Active participation and membership in organisation’s Senior Management Team
• Maintained momentum and drive for the development of group-wide websites
• Developed Group’s Branding Guidelines
• Developed internal subsidiary company newsletters


(Jul 2005 to Nov 2008)

Director

Greece, UK

I provide international development consultancy to various organisations, including the key lead on EU-funded multinational projects regarding Health, Education and Advocacy. My duties have included project management, development work, public speaking and project dissemination.

Accomplishments include:
• I conducted research regarding Design, Media and Dyslexia which was published in an EU-funded book in 6 languages (year-end 2007).
• Keynote speaker at Polish Dyslexia Association’s annual conference (September
2006).
• Guest lecturer at University of Gdansk (September 2006, March 2007).
• Keynote speaker at Susan G. Komen International Breast Cancer Advocacy Conference (Budapest, September 2007)


(Jul 2005 to Jul 2006)

Development Director

Greece

This unique post enabled me to work with Director General in the development of ongoing and future projects relating to breast and cervical cancer advocacy and women’s rights in developing countries. I researched funding sources in the EU, United States and Canada. My marketing responsibilities include production of information pieces used to solicit funds, raise awareness and support advocacy, and responding to any media and public inquiries (national and international). I managed and implemented complex projects in Kenya, Eritrea, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Jordan and Serbia, working with key government dignitaries, medical staff and community leaders. I developed and implemented PR strategies and campaigns, provided crisis management support, and represented the organisation in television interviews.

Accomplishments include:
• The management and creation of new partner relationships and project development, including securing €30 million international development grant.

Professional Qualifications

Members of Charterd Institute of Public Relations and Institute of Direct Marketing

Education

University of Maryland

- Bachelors of Science, Finance & Marketing. French Minor. (2003)
- MBA, International Development. Thesis work: “Micro credit lending in Tamil Nadu” (2004)

Board Experience

PACE, London, England (2008 - present)
Trustee, Non-Executive
I play an active role in leading the development of the organisation’s Communication and Marketing strategies, through regular attendance of Board and Committee meetings.

Cancer 101, New York, NY (2005 - 2008)
Board Member, Non-Executive
Provide advice and guidance to the Board on the growth of the charity focussing on providing local solutions to newly diagnosed cancer patients. My involvement includes leading the creation and implementation of marketing, PR/media and fundraising strategies. Strategic responsibilities include the expansion of the organisation’s outreach from local to global.

Rising Star Outreach, Atlanta, Georgia (2001 – 2005)
Advisory Board Member, Non-Executive
Volunteer (India-based)
As an organisation focussed on supporting leper colonies and orphans in Southern India, I participated in fundraising efforts, including speaking, making presentations and soliciting new donors, and active attendance at regular Board meetings. As a volunteer in India, I represented the charity at Board level, provided vital feedback for all aspects of the organisation, and developed and managed key stakeholder relations in the Tamil Nadu region.

Rebuilding Together, Washington, DC (2002 – 2004)
Board Member, Non-Executive
Fundraising Committee Chair
Participated in Board meetings of an organisation focussed on rebuilding homes of lowincome homeowners throughout the Washington DC area. As Fundraising Committee Chair, I was tasked with the planning of fundraising events and soliciting new donors.

Assignment History

(This Seller has recently been shortlisted or contracted for the following people4 assignments)

  • Interim Senior Brand Manager : •To provide additional resource / project management on key activities to achieve sales/profit targets on either specific Branded, Private Label or 3rd party products •Brand development (strategic and tactical) •Develop brand plans with responsibility for consumer research, insight generation, pricing, promotional and consumer activity •Develop and implement channel strategy plans in Multiples, Health Food Trade, Convenience / Pharmacy •Account management of third party brands (where
  • Marketing Manager: We require an experienced Marketing contractor to assist with New software product launch.
  • To support the segmentation of the current database. Write campaigns. Help copywrite (SEO) the website. Write monthly blog on line and monthly news letter.
  • Marketing Expert: To provide online marketing expertise for a start-up eco-interiors sourcing website via SEO, Google, Newsletter, etc

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